Chicago Housing Authority ITS 91503 Cybersecurity Assessment & Pen Testing - 2026
Chicago Housing AuthorityLocal Housing Authority · Chicago, IL- Due
- Oct 27, 2026
- Due today
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Frederica Juste
The 30-second brief
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) is seeking qualified cybersecurity firms to evaluate its overall security posture by identifying technical, procedural, and human vulnerabilities across internal and external systems. Services include internet external vulnerability and security testing, web application security testing, authentication and authorization controls, internet internal vulnerability and security testing, internal penetration testing, domain security and password audit, domain controller testing, workstation vulnerability assessment, cloud security testing assessment, wireless security testing, and advanced social engineering and phishing exercises. The contract term is a 1-year base team with 2 one-year options. Quotes are due by 10/27/2026 at 1:00 PM CT.
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Summary
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) is seeking qualified cybersecurity firms to evaluate its overall security posture by identifying technical, procedural, and human vulnerabilities across internal and external systems.
Services include internet external vulnerability and security testing, web application security testing, authentication and authorization controls, internet internal vulnerability and security testing, internal penetration testing, domain security and password audit, domain controller testing, workstation vulnerability assessment, cloud security testing assessment, wireless security testing, and advanced social engineering and phishing exercises. The contract term is a 1-year base team with 2 one-year options. Quotes are due by 10/27/2026 at 1:00 PM CT.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Price
- Experience
- Approach
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Utilization Plan
- Compliance Certification Form
- Contractors Affidavit
- Economic Disclosure Statement Form
- HUD-50071 - Certification of Payments to Influence Federal Transactions
- HUD 5369-A Representations
- Certifications and Other Statements of Bidders
- Required Insurance Certificate
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Chicago, IL
Questions about this QUOTE
How do I respond to this Quote from Chicago Housing Authority?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 27, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Frederica Juste.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Quote?
Most government agencies, including Chicago Housing Authority in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Quote submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Frederica Juste. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price, experience, approach" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Chicago Housing Authority?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 27, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Quote?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Utilization Plan, Compliance Certification Form, Contractors Affidavit, Economic Disclosure Statement Form, HUD-50071 - Certification of Payments to Influence Federal Transactions, HUD 5369-A Represen. Review the full document from Chicago Housing Authority for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Chicago, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.